Block whoever disliked this video. This is so inspiring to me. Choked me up listening to him talk.

Gerald Swindle has saved lives. He's looked one dead in the eye and given them a reason. He's not just a fisherman, he's also an amazing life coach on how to always grind it out and keep your head up no matter what. I'm beyond proud to call myself a fan of his. He did great and left everything this season on the water. God bless you bud. You didn't have to win this to still be considered among the legends of bass fishing.

How can anyone not like this guy?

Man it couldn't have happened to a better guy. If you don't like Gerald swindle then something's seriously wrong

Anyone who says bass fishing isn't a sport show them this video. This guy is an athlete at the top of his game.

truly a stand up guy would fish with him anytime

Hearin em talk, only reassures me that i can make it, i just have to keep workin at it every single day. Thank you Gerald Swindle!

Nothing but smiles . You know when someone truly deserves it when you choke up. Raw emotion . Congrats dude

If nothing else Gerald Swindle is real and humble. He will admit when he messes up and on the flip side looks for ways to share the credit. A truly inspirational gentleman with a heart as big as the world.

So I watched this live 3 years ago and cried like a baby. I haven't watched it since then until now, and guess what I cried like a baby again!! Love ya gman!

This is one of the most emotional videos I have ever watched, I'm crying like a baby

You deserve it man. Your hard work paid off. Your wife must be proud. You're a lucky man to have a woman that supports you like she does.

he's been busting his ass the last 10 yrs for this. he's been thru some shit....and it finally paid off.

DAM GMAN U MADE ME CRY.

I remember fishing inland and logan martin night tournaments and gman being there thinking this guy is nuts, how does he catch them all he does is fly around. End of the night win or lose he shook our hands talked to us and was a genuine guy.

Such a class act, he's a true legend

He is the most deserving of such a title. He is a very humble fisherman who still knows his roots.

22lbs limit of smallies. That’s crazy! Love this guy.

Still watching this and makes me tear up every time

couldn't have happened to a better guy

All heart here. Powerful ✊. Love watching this guy.

Could've been a better person to be the angler of the year...a true American inspirational dream

I watched this over and over you can tell the G-MAN loves the sport its not about the money or fame care that hard work and stress paid off getting it done G- MAN hell yeah

This was and is the most emotional event I have had the pleasure to watch. Thank you Gerald, and also to your lovely wife Lulu.

Wow that was intense these guys go through more than anyone could ever imagine. Catching something that doesnt wanna be caught for a living is a hard way to live. Congrats Gman

He's definitely next level, truly a high quality human being and as real a man that I've met in 59 years!

So glad he got it together and made a great speech. The “friends”,part really got me.

Man I'm so happy he got AOY! such a great, down to earth guy.

The first time I cried watching a weigh in. Wouldn't be the last. ❤

Raw emotions and a very humble acceptance speech. GMan is a great fisherman and a great representative of the sport.

100% complete class-act, super humble and inspiring guy. Doesn't get much better than this!!

Good to see Gerald back on top!! This man is good for the sport!!!

that is awesome. he is truefully one of the best guys in fishing. you know that's true when you almost see Mercer bust out in tears on stage. he's one of my favorite guys and he's one of the few who I loved watching and made me want to fish for bass.

One most humble guys in the league

My favorite dude out there!!! Nobody cooler than this man right here. Feel like I could be big buddies with him and learn a lot from him. Keep casting G!!

that's a true dedicated man right there.. love every single one do them but he's one of my favorites

I love G such a humble dude an lulu is one hell of a woman big props to both

Hopes this man wins the bassmaster classic as well one day...great guy all the way!

talk about motivation man, after this awful tournament season hearing this made me cry haha. Congratulations G-man you earned it.

this boy deserves every bit of that trophy. awesome guy... now the next guy I would like to see win is Jason Christie

Still proud of the G man. still a proud moment

He makes a common man feel proud!😊

This never gets old

packed up several of his trophies!! awesome guy! congrats.

Gerald, you are THE man! And you're dead wrong, because you ARE a legend

By far my favorite fisher this man is awesome and his speech’s are incredible he keeps me going hard on the water trying to reach my goals! He is truly motivating

Stand up guy. I wanna shake this mans hand. Epic sport.

Stand up guy! Gotta respect the passion!

I watched this live in 2016 and cried. Now I’m watching it in 2022 and tears fill my eyes. No one deserves this win more than the G-Man.

“You take this shirt off I’m still going fishing”. The guy is an inspiration for everyone.

An inspiration for all. Well deserved.

G-Man, my favourite! Congratulations.

Congratulations Swindles!!! Y’all inspire me. Ily2, ty y’all

Way to go Gerald!!! Can't wait to see you again at deer camp with Rook!

An Extremely Great And Professional Man Not To Mention He's Funny..👍

Congrats G-man, well deserved.

What a class act! Congrats G Man on the AOY. Very inspiring and a great role model.

Highest of highs!Congratulations on your AOY win!💥👊

congrats g man truly inspirational words...

Way to go GMan...dang hate when I get stuff in my eyes. That's an awesome couple right there. Seeing my two of my favorite anglers on the stage handling the trophy, priceless.

Always hope he gets a classic trophy

This ladies and gentlemen is a prime example of a true American patriot and southern gentleman,

so good for the sport. love that guy

truely sincere, Gman...

G-Man. You are a legend.

Blessed by being a blessing. Thanks

It was awesome seeing this in person #witnesshistory

what a class act.

You deserve it G

amazing. strait from the heart.

Huge!!!! Congrats Gman!!!!!

So awesome!!

love it. love him. love bass.

Can we get this man a blue trophie already! I root for G-Man every tournament.

My new hero

I love it bass fishing is my passion I'm ready to break my weld hood and tell my boss I'm gone I'm going fishing I love it whew

Man I build concrete foundations an it sucks all I want is to be on that stage everyone looks at me like I’m crazy. I’m gonna be there one day to prove them all wrong. I have a burning in my gut for it I had a drug addiction that got in my way for a long time an now that I’m away from it all I think about is fishing. Congrats on the win man hope to see you up there again

Awesome Gman Congratulations

He's the best!!! Great guy

Big G is so humble

PASSION

Aaron handing it over was kool 2

congrats G Man

This had me tearing up for real! GMAN!

congrats g man !

such an inspiration.💪👍👍

That's the most awesome thing gman

Gman is the realist man on tour

Love this dude....

man thats so awesome....G MAN U ROCK

My guy! The G Man!

way to go G

I love the g mans style. I like this guy

Get after them Boss, Congrats.

I’ll be there someday, I’ve already got my queen 👸 in my corner cheering me on!

Is it dusty anywhere else or just at my office at work? I think I got a bunch of dust in my eyes...

well deserved GMan

Wow! What else can I say?!!

Awesome!

1st class all the way!!!!!